Tag Archives: Pony Pasture

Above ground swimming pools

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

22 June, 2014       Above ground swimming pools I watched a finish line interview with a Race Across America (RAAM) finisher from 2010. Among the first things he mentioned after riding his bicycle across America for eleven days was … Continue reading →

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Darn his hide!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

15 June, 2014            Darn his hide! At my grandfather’s funeral in 1980 one of his buddies said “We miss old Jimmy, darn his hide!” Today is the second Father’s Day since my dad died in … Continue reading →

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So startling

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

1 June, 2014       So startling Fortunately Turner began eating mulberries and reminded me how startling it is to live. I’d nearly forgotten. At nearly the same time, this quote appeared on – talk about startling – the … Continue reading →

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Autism 5k

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

25 May, 2014             Autism 5k   Yesterday was the 12th Annual Autism 5k, held this year at the Innsbrook Pavillion in Glen Allen, VA. I did it the first year with my old buddy … Continue reading →

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Prediction is very difficult…

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

6 April, 2014    Prediction is very difficult…   …especially about the future. – Niels Bohr   Colors are out now, lots of yellow, daffodils and forsythias and of course a few dandelions. Plus other colors. Next – in a week … Continue reading →

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Early Spring at Pony Pasture

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Jay McLaughlin

13 March, 2014    Early Spring at Pony Pasture I had a catchier title in mind but it drifted away. Hopefully next post. I first drafted this post and took some of the pictures on Tuesday, when it went up to … Continue reading →

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Late fall blues

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Jay McLaughlin

18 December, 2013    Late fall blues It feels like winter – the days are short and damp. But meteorologically it’s still autumn here in central VA. Winter officially begins Saturday, December 21 at 12:22 PM EST. The true definition of … Continue reading →

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